How To Set Up The Copyright For Your Self Published Books (KDP and Audible)

[@DaneMcBeth]

Note: ACX doesn't ALWAYS ask for copyright proof, but they do sometimes which means it's always worth it to be ready for the email when it happens 👍🏼

[@John-White1]

Is there a way to provide copyright to ACX before we get the email? Or do we just wait for the email to come?

[@camillepotter9580]

I like how you went into detail more that some other quick videos I saw on this. You did talk a bit fast to understand some of what you said but I was able to go back and replay those parts. I stopped and took notes all through the video too.

[@jewelthompson4210]

Doing this for every book is going to get pricey, especially when you consider the fact that some books may never sell a single copy. I know it's still important, but I wish this wasn't so expensive. Thank you for your content.

[@warsofdarknessproductions1892]

If it is published on Amazon KDP, there will most likely be sales expected since they want you and themselves to make money off of the book.

[@cnlicnli]

@jewelthompson4210 wrote, “I know it's [registering copyrights] still important, but I wish this wasn't so expensive.” To save money on filing fees, you can group-register from two to ten UN-published works that are in the same administrative class, like Literary Works. In your case, you could register from two to ten UN-published books using the *GRUW* on-line copyright registration application (aka *“Group Registration of Unpublished Works”)* for a total fee of $85. Do NOT include any published books with the GRUW application. If your books have been sold (or are being offered for sale), licensed, placed on a selling platform, or shared with the public, then they are likely published, and the GRUW would not apply.

[@DuhwaynesPublishing]

Perfect!! On book #2 now and I must say I come back here every time to make sure i'm doing things correctly thanks Dane!!

[@agent99hennypenny82]

I followed your video as I entered my data and received my copyright on the 1st attempt! Thank you so much!

[@sharonanddonmercado7965]

Thanks Dave, your video and description was very helpful. I am trying to copyright a book I wrote 38 years ago! I am 82 now and everything is more difficult!l lol. So I really appreicate your video. I was a high school Teacher and I appreciate your wonderful help. Good Luck. Sharon

[@oritelevy1817]

love your content, you are one of my first go to's when it comes to my book business. Thank you for being in my top 5. :)

[@BlackBaCEx]

Awesome vid, Dane! Does this also work for bundle books? Do I need to copyright each single book in the bundle and then the bundle itself?

[@Libier]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! This was amazingly helpful and you helped me with a very emotional part of my book!

[@brandonestelle9029]

This was so helpful! Thanks, Dane!

[@DaneMcBeth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anaisdiaz7969]

I’ve been wanting to publish a poem book, would the copyright be the same process?

[@DaneMcBeth]

Literary 👍🏼

[@BibleJourneyMinistries]

Do we purchase ISBN's first?

[@annpippin6388]

I m about ready to submit. my first book manuscript for just print on demand , due to costs probable for self publishing ,,print on demand on Amazon. Am qualified as is my typist to do as having been doing all along ,much revising , for the past two years .

[@su-lw2gi]

Good stuff Dane!

[@DaneMcBeth]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@Rightbackatcha1313]

Question: if your self publishing has both words and pictures that you've done yourself (one book), do you have to register for two copyrights one for words and one for pictures, or can you lump it into one copyright?

[@DaneMcBeth]

One single

[@RedWizardFox]

What if you have a series? I'm still confused on what to put... So if my series is called Kingdoms of Color and book one is Stone of Hatred, do I just type out Kingdoms of Color: Stone of Hatred on the line? Would I click the "Type of work being registered" or "series title" since it is book one of probably 6 or 7 books. Also for the author thing I put text and artwork because I made artwork (maps, drawings of characters) inside my book. Is that ok?

[@SunnyWinterz]

Thx Dane, helpful! Do you recommend only submitting these for books once they start to take off?

[@DaneMcBeth]

It's always good to cover your bases in the beginning but it's up to you. Audible/ACX it is required before you publish though.

[@cnlicnli]

*To best preserve your legal rights against copyright infringers,* it’s advantageous to register your works with the US Copyright Office ASAP. I register my literary works as “un-published” works (i.e., BEFORE* I list, sell, license, share, post, or further distribute them, especially if I’m “shopping” my works to publishers, agents, etc.).

[@Adenstarot]

Your videos are so soo helpful thank you so much!

[@RedWizardFox]

Thank you SOOOOO much for this video!! It really helped me.

[@DaneMcBeth]

Glad it helped

[@annpippin6388]

I saw on transcript for Amazon Pribt on Demand saying ,' Your orn.copyright.'. , I can choose. My own method ofvcooyright but will need a copyright fir sure to. protect my book..

[@BibleJourneyMinistries]

I am still editing my book (ebook/paperback) and have not uploaded it to KDP yet. Which option do I choose?

[@kristinedoc2034]

Thanks Dane!

[@SuenosDePaz7]

You don’t have to formally register a copyright. If someone did infringe, it would be a piece of cake to prove in almost all cases, especially if work was published in advance and there is a paper trail. I’m not sure what proof Audible requires. If Audible requires this process and author wants an Audible book, then it makes a lot of sense, but I’m personally not doing it unless that is the case.

[@tarahall1025]

Great video! Annoyed at the copyright website. I created an account last night- tried to access portal- said it was shut down until 6am this morning. It's 10am and says I have no account, try to register- it's not allowing registrations to be processed. When you seek help- says they'll get back to you in 10 business days. Why should government agencies be the only thing that prevents moving forward on a book...ugh.

[@muhammadshahzad1193]

Excellent 👍

[@DaneMcBeth]

👍🏼

[@itsmepearly607]

does this apply for the non us citizen residing outside us and planning to publish a book on amazon? thank you so much for your answer.

[@alitoufaily7791]

hey i have the same question, did anyone inform you of an answer?

[@marciethomas5766]

Thanks. The book I am working on has a few lines from a Bible listed as public domain, yet I want my works to be copyrighted. How do I address this?

[@selene3171]

in thein the author created section u said only check text but when we doing a graphic book that we modify dont we have to check grapichs? like doing a coloring book type that is mostly grapics?

[@impostervt]

Do we need to do submissions for both ebook & paperback of the same book?

[@DaneMcBeth]

Nope, just Ebook will suffice for both versions. Audiobooks are the ones that need to be separate from my experience.

[@anthonynosike]

@@DaneMcBeth Ok so if I'm just submitting the ebook, that means that the paperback is automatically copyrighted?

[@amerigo3000]

@@anthonynosike yes it is

[@BoxerDogs]

I write an eBook and have somebody create a graphic for the eBook cover. When I copyright my eBook, is the image on the cover also protected by the copyright or do I have to apply for a separate copyright to protect the image on the cover?

[@KJ-zr2ko]

Can you show us how to reset our password, not the one they give you. Thank you

[@lynncosta1027]

exactly what i needed! the twins haven't made a video yet over the copyright requirement for acx. so I am assuming if I am doing both ebook and audiobook, two separate copyrights are required...?

[@lyndenmanning]

Twins are not normal

[@thewisediaries]

First i have to publish book on amazon and then i have to register here? Or register here first and then publish on amazon?

[@kia4now]

so as a Canadian if your market is the US you should do the US one?

[@cnlicnli]

@kia4now wrote, “so as a Canadian if your market is the US you should do the US one?” Yes, absolutely! Canadians & other international creatives who are selling, licensing, sharing, or selling on US social media platforms, should quickly register their books and other creative works with the US Copyright Office to best preserve their legal rights against US-based copyright infringers.

[@StellarMoonTarot]

Hi, how can i include a ASIN number for my upload copyright page but you only get the ASIN number after the book becomes active? Thank you.

[@carlysavage6592]

ur too good to us

[@godzuki2009]

Hello, one of my books has been organically frontpage for a few weeks now, and suddenly it's gone - and the offer is normally sponsored on the third page. Thank you in advance for your answer and best regards

[@writerofgodsgrace]

I’m from Canada. Do I have to register to US copyright?

[@agonzalez22179]

If I have my book in English and in Spanish do I need to register them BOTH? Also, I’m a little confused with who’s making the claim… If I’m a publishing company but my authors have full rights, do I put the publishing company anywhere without taking away the rights from the author?

[@dear_totheheart]

Does this also apply to self-publishing a public domain work that has proper added value (annotations, illustrations, format/design, etc.)? Does your text regarding copyright messaging inside the book, featured at 3:17, also apply? Thank you for clarifying if so/if not and please consider explaining how you'd suggest public domain ought to appear and if author's have any form of copyright for their contributed work, thanks!

[@memebrane]

Hey there! Quick question: I'm in the process of writing a murder mystery novel. It's the first novel in a series of 5. The rest of the series hasn't been written yet. When publishing the first book, should I select "Register a work" or "Register a group of unpublished works"?

[@PropheticLionessC]

That’s my question as well I will have a series of books. What do I need to click. One is done but not sure what to do as the others will be much later.

[@Reshme77]

One question is it preferable to do the copyright on your (unpublished Works) after you edit your manuscript entirely or can you copyright your unpublish your manuscript before major edits And say that I want to add more things to my manuscripts story would that mean I would have to copyright it all over again because there are changes to the story?

[@annpippin6388]

Bowker , a copyrighting ?

[@outofthebox7]

Is this only for America? I'm in Europe. Will there be an issue, does it give that option? Do I need to pay more?Thanks!

[@cnlicnli]

@outofthebox7 wrote, “Is this only for America? I'm in Europe. Will there be an issue, does it give that option? Do I need to pay more?” US and international authors & creatives are *encouraged* to timely (QUICKLY) register their works with the US Copyright Office, especially if they are selling and/or licensing their work to US customers and on US selling platforms. The copyright registration filing fees are the same for US & international creatives.

[@amyroseauthorofficial]

Can this work when the book isn't finished yet?

[@jeannemoore6610]

No. You have to submit the cimpleted manuscrpt.

[@Annazumi]

Thank you!

[@elisachang7393]

Can I copyright a book that has canva graphics in it? It's a high content book and I have canva premium with the license

[@cbacon7813]

If a U.S. citizen living in another country temporarily, would we still use the U.S. copyright? And what about using graphics software's images in our e-book? Do we need to put that software name for photographs? Do you have other tutorials on putting public domain books on KDP? I'll search in the meantime.

[@cnlicnli]

@cbacon7813 wrote, “If a U.S. citizen living in another country temporarily, would we still use the U.S. copyright?” Yes, quickly register your works, whether you’re located in the US, temporarily living away from the US, or you’re living in another country. The US copyright registration system is the “gold standard” of all registration systems. Write back if you need tips on how to complete a US copyright registration application.

[@TheMantaRae]

How to use info in copyright page if have to send printed book to get copyrighted?

[@annpippin6388]

And just printing for Print on Demand?

[@selene3171]

is this different from amazon branding? what's the difference? what is better?

[@escovar60]

since its not ALWAYS asked, could we wait until asked and then pay for it and go through that?

[@DaneMcBeth]

That’s usually what I do, but it seems they ask for it more and more often nowadays

[@motioninaframe4486]

Do you know how to prevent someone from infringement if they copy and paste or taking screenshot of your text and publish it online ? ….. thanks

[@writerofgodsgrace]

How about if it’s a collaboration work?

[@gaylsriley4114]

What if there is actually a picture that is now own by me would they let me know my mistake.? Or if I go through this process will kdp still flag my book?

[@captaindeadpool313]

Do they send you an email once you're done or do they send an actual mail, like physically?

[@DebraAnn-pz4ym]

Thank you for the info...

[@topacio9326]

How does this copyright compare to your LCCN (Library of Congress Number) and PCIP?

[@NadeemKhan-de4fd]

Thanks to you Kindly tell me could we make story book images from canva for kdp?

[@DaneMcBeth]

You need a Canva Pro account with a license.

[@NICKDEVILS420]

Does it cover international. I been contacted to purchase my book and load onto their library. They asked for a internation copyright certificate number?

[@tarahall1025]

So......I'm publishing my first children's book. I'll need to type Copyright on my copyright page- but I won't have it until I actually send in the finished copy? Is that okay?

[@cnlicnli]

Yes.

[@samuelmatos9425]

This registration fee is the equivalent of half a minimum wage in my country, and I have more than 200 books published. It is completely unfeasible, in addition to being a barrier to the creation of new works. Unfortunate.

[@___m_i_k_e___]

can i put a copyright page in my book just saying "allr rights reserved etc. 2 phrases" without registering and paying on official copyright website? can I add it personally without paying?

[@cnlicnli]

Yes. You can list your copyright attribution without making a payment to the US Copyright Office.

[@selene3171]

how you insert a copyright page on kdp amazon? just downdoading one is that allow?

[@daviddahl8562]

they you can get it copy righted for free on Amazon but that is not totally safe. I have book almost done just need to get edited 4 volumes music theory. I don't have much money to spend

[@Winning33]

KDP claimed my written off the top of my head journal with writing prompts as having "plagarism" from another author. Complete bollocks. I'm not going to spend money copywriting a journal/planner so back to the drawing board. Amazon's plagarism detection system is a crock.

[@sjummo2800]

how many days will take to give lisence ?

[@dennisbergkamp6335]

Hello how do i make sure I get a lot of reviews on the audiobook ?

[@valeriejenice4952]

Thank you. :)

[@ianramsay2242]

After we receive a certificate, is there anything on it that has to be edited on the copyright page of the book?

[@cnlicnli]

@ianramsay2242 wrote, “After we receive a certificate, is there anything on it that has to be edited on the copyright page of the book?” No. Your copyright book attribution can include different information from what’s listed on your Certificate of Registration. I keep my Certificates in a safe deposit box.

[@KJ-zr2ko]

How long does it take to get a copyright once you file and pay the fee and upload the book?

[@DaneMcBeth]

Usually under a month

[@H.pylori]

Well done.

[@okonkwodaniel873]

Send a sample of copyright page as by Amazon

[@Okeflora.6480]

Can one register books with a pen name?

[@Reshme77]

At 8:50 they talk about the pen name

[@ImranKhan-vu7st]

Can we register on the USA site from Pakistan?

[@mattaitken888]

from a legal standpoint this seems like a money making scheme for this institution - in any court of law, you can still claim copyright by simply adding the words Copyright, symbol and your name and date

[@AmCl001]

If my audiobooks are deleted from acx for copyright will the kindle version and paperback version still be live and selling on Amazon?

[@amerigo3000]

i guess you already know the answer after 11 months, anyway yes is the answer

[@Lei9785gha]

So a $35 copyright is required for ebooks that I will sell for cheap? Am I understanding this correctly?

[@DaneMcBeth]

usually the cost is around $50 to $80 per book it seems.

[@TOXICGURR]

where do you find affordable ghostwriters?

[@DaneMcBeth]

Upwork is a great resource

[@residualroyaltyacademy]

my g my g

[@nyflow]

Is it okay that I copyright my book after I publish it in kdp?

[@cnlicnli]

@nyflow wrote, “Is it okay that I copyright *[register]* my book after I publish it in kdp?” Yes. You can register your ebook with the US Copyright Office after it’s been officially published. However, and to preserve your legal rights against infringers, make sure your ebook is registered *within three-months* of its first date of publication (likely the day you list it for sale). Ideally, register ASAP!

[@nyflow]

@cnlicnli I'm releasing paperback though...

[@cnlicnli]

@@nyflowwrote, “I'm releasing paperback though...” If you’re publishing a “physical” paperback rather than an electronic book, then you’ll likely have to mail TWO copies of your physical book (best-edition) to the USCO. If, on the other hand, you’re registering your paperback book BEFORE officially listing, selling, licensing, sharing, or distributing it -- i.e., you’re registering it as UN-published - then you can simply upload a digital file of your book along with your copyright registration application.

[@nyflow]

@cnlicnli interesting, okay?

[@thorven9135]

If I want to write a book, is it necessary to have a copyright page on it?

[@amerigo3000]

after 11 months i guess you already know the answer, however it is a very good habit to add that page in order to avoid any problems. You can literaly copy paste that same page the guy shared with us during this video.

[@thorven9135]

@@amerigo3000 hhhh i didn't know that after 11 months Thanks man

[@beautifulnae2787]

Do we need a copyright for journals to sell on Amazon kdp?

[@michaelmuller3404]

hs

[@allenmitchell3039]

so even though I live in Australia I can use the US one?

[@cnlicnli]

Australian & other international authors/creatives can and should register their works of authorship with the US Copyright Office.